Alfa Romeo Alfasud Giardinetta (1978 – 1981) vs FSO Polonez (1978 – 1985): specs compared
Both offer around 71 hp at most. The FSO Polonez is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 11.4 s against 12.9 s. It has the higher top speed: 174 km/h against 154 km/h. The Alfa Romeo Alfasud Giardinetta uses less fuel, from 8.9 L/100 km against 9.2 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 915 kg against 1,090 kg. At 4,272 mm, the FSO Polonez is 297 mm longer than the Alfa Romeo Alfasud Giardinetta.
| Specification |
Alfa Romeo
Alfasud Giardinetta
1978 – 1981
|
FSO
Polonez
1978 – 1985
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Italy | Poland |
| Documented years | 1978 – 1981 | 1978 – 1985 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 68 – 71 hp | 74 hp |
| Torque | 100 – 105 Nm | 92 – 157 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 12.9 – 13.8 s | 11.4 – 19.7 s |
| Top speed | 154 km/h | 145 – 174 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.9 – 9.0 L/100 km | 9.2 – 9.5 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,975 mm | 4,270 – 4,272 mm |
| Width | 1,590 mm | 1,651 mm |
| Height | 1,369 mm | 1,379 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,456 mm | 2,510 mm |
| Curb weight | 915 – 920 kg | 1,090 – 1,121 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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